Both the spiritual teacher and bodhichitta - the aspiration to attain enlightenment to benefit all sentient beings - can be called "the heart of the path". One way the guru teaches is by embodying all the qualities Buddhists are trying to develop, especially bodhichitta. In this two-part series Venerable Connie Miller (who is always open to questions at all levels of experience from first-time attendees to seasoned practitioners) provides us an opportunity to explore both subjects more deeply and in a format that encourages discussion, dialogue, and debate.
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